PRAISE Behavior Services is seeking professionals who are dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities improve their quality of life.
We are currently recruiting applicants for a hybrid ABA/caregiving program. Staff will be assisting the individual throughout activities of daily living at home and in the community for an adult male with autism. Light meal prep and assistance with housekeeping are components of the program.
We have a variety of part time schedules open currently.
$20-25 per hr
Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate (must be completed within 2 months of hire)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide behavior management, discrete trial training, fluency instruction, verbal behavior intervention, social skills training, applied behavioral analysis and parent education to families with developmental disabilities. Instructors will follow through with the appropriate services or tactics as determined by the agency's Program Supervisor.
Collect data throughout your shift
Attend family clinic meetings as directed by the Program Supervisor.
Maintain contact via phone/text with the Program Supervisor.
Report any incidents and communication from the parents to the Program Coordinator on each case.
Attend to other duties assigned and/or approved by the Supervisor, Administrator or Clinical Director.
Requirements:
Have a telephone and reliable method to record scheduled appointments and return phone calls within 24 hours.
Current TB clearance
DOJ/FBI clearance
1-2 years of experience is working with learners with disabilities, caregiving, teaching, or other related experience.
Have reliable transportation, posses a current CA driver's license and current liability insurance for the vehicle. Also, the willingness to drive and work in communities other than your own. Client assignments take into consideration location of your residence as well as scheduling needs.
Stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend-over, crouch down, walk, and sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time.
Be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds without assistance from another adult.
Must be self-motivated, responsible, honest, articulate and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Present a professional demeanor, be well organized, and pay attention to detail.
Have excellent time management skills.
Be able to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high social economic status areas.
Be comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
Maintain professional boundaries, professional composure, and work well under pressure.
Politely interact with individuals and families who may be uncooperative or aloof.
Maintain professionalism if and when a client aggresses, self-injures, tantrums, screams, etc.
Implement behavior modification strategies and discrete trial teaching under agency supervision.
Effectively communicate with others (clients, family members, agency staff)
Accept, follow, and implement direction from agency representatives.
Be creative, spontaneous, excited, and animated in your gestures, facial expressions and voice interactions.
Be comfortable around adults with autism.
Is confident, calm and positive when working with challenging behaviors
Has ideas for making learning fun
PRAISE offers a competitive starting wage based on education and experience. We are seeking employees who we can invest in for long term employment.
If you are interested in applying for a direct staff position please reply to this post with your resume and a cover letter.
